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riffs

/rɪfs/

Meanings
noun
A repeated instrumental melody line in a song.

Examples :

"Listen to one of the greatest guitar riffs of all time!"
music entertainment sound

Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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contentedly adverb

/kənˈtɛntɪdli/ /kənˈtɛnɪdli/

In a contented manner.

"The cat lay contentedly on the sun-warmed windowsill. "

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instrumental noun

/ɪnstɹəˈmɛntəl/

(grammar) The instrumental case.

"The instrumental case, used in some languages, marks the tool or instrument used in an action. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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progression noun

/prəˈɡreʃən/ /proʊˈɡreʃən/

The act of moving from one thing to another.

"The student's progression from beginner to advanced level took two years of study. "

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assignment noun

/əˈsaɪnmənt/ /æˈsaɪnmənt/

The act of assigning; the allocation of a job or a set of tasks.

"This flow chart represents the assignment of tasks in our committee."

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variation noun

/ˌvɛəɹɪˈeɪʃn̩/ /ˌvæɹiˈeɪʃn̩/

The act of varying; a partial change in the form, position, state, or qualities of a thing.

"There was a noticeable variation in the students' test scores this semester. "

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traditional noun

/tɹəˈdɪʃnəl/

A person with traditional beliefs.

"My grandmother is a traditional, believing strongly in family values. "

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thanksgiving noun

/ˈθæŋksˌɡɪv.ɪŋ/

An expression of gratitude.

"After receiving the birthday gift, she expressed her thanksgiving with a big hug. "

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political noun

/pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

A political agent or officer.

"The school's political represented the students' concerns to the principal. "

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variations noun

/ˌvɛəɹɪˈeɪʃənz/ /ˌvɛɹɪˈeɪʃənz/

The act of varying; a partial change in the form, position, state, or qualities of a thing.

"The recipe for cookies allows for variations, like adding chocolate chips or nuts. "

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performance noun

[pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns]

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"